Netflix has unveiled the trailer and release date for Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That, the comedian’s first global stand-up special, premiering November 18, 2025.
The Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That Netflix special captures one of Canada’s most recognizable voices in comedy as he returns to his roots with an hour of sharp, self-aware storytelling.
Filmed live at Espace St-Denis in Montreal during the Just for Laughs festival, the special highlights Dee’s signature mix of dry wit and relatable humor. Known for turning life’s minor frustrations into punchlines, Dee explores everything from his years as a schoolteacher to the hazards of middle age and the myths parents tell their children.
From the Classroom to the Global Stage
Before his rise to television fame, Gerry Dee spent nine years teaching in a private school, an experience that continues to shape his comedic voice. That background fuels many of the jokes in Funny You Should Say That, which balances nostalgia and social commentary with the kind of grounded humor that made him a household name.
The Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That special also revisits the chaos of modern family life and marriage with a tone that’s observational rather than exaggerated. Whether dissecting the truth about Santa or navigating parenting pitfalls, Dee mines everyday life for laughs that feel familiar across cultures.
A Career Built on Relatable Comedy
Over two decades in comedy, Dee has become a defining figure in Canadian entertainment. He first gained international attention after winning the San Francisco International Comedy Competition and later became a finalist on Last Comic Standing.
Audiences worldwide also know him as the creator and star of the CBC sitcom Mr. D and as the host of Family Feud Canada. Both roles cemented his reputation for humor that’s both clean and incisive, a quality that translates seamlessly into this Netflix debut.
In Funny You Should Say That, Dee strips away the TV persona to reconnect with stand-up’s immediacy. It’s a homecoming of sorts, a return to the unfiltered storytelling that launched his career more than twenty years ago.
Netflix Expands Its Canadian Comedy Spotlight
Netflix executives Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury, who oversee Canadian content, praised Dee’s enduring connection with audiences.
“Gerry Dee has an established, highly engaged audience across Canada built on his incredible relatability and his ability to find humour in everyday chaos,” they said. “We are thrilled to partner with Gerry to bring his authentic brand of Canadian comedy to the global Netflix stage.”
Gerry Dee on His First Netflix Special
For Dee, the release marks a major milestone.
“To finally have my first Netflix special is truly a highlight of my career,” he said. “After twenty-five years of stand-up and years on television, there is no bigger platform to share my comedy. The energy of performing in Montreal for Just for Laughs was incredible, and I can’t wait for people around the world to see the special.”
His comments reflect what Funny You Should Say That represents: a celebration of endurance and reinvention, proving that even after decades in the spotlight, there’s always new ground to cover.
Looking Ahead
What makes the Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That Netflix special compelling isn’t just its humor; it’s its honesty. Dee’s jokes don’t rely on spectacle or provocation; instead, they draw from lived experience.
Key Details: Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That
- Title: Gerry Dee: Funny You Should Say That
- Release Date: November 18, 2025
- Genre: Stand-Up Comedy Special
- Filming Location: Espace St-Denis, Montreal (Just for Laughs Festival)
- Cast: Gerry Dee
- Producers: Netflix Content Canada
- Country of Origin: Canada
